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Longan vs. Hazelnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Longan and Hazelnut

  • Longan has more Vitamin C, however, Hazelnut is richer in Manganese, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Fiber, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Hazelnut's daily need coverage for Manganese is 266% more.
  • Longan contains 13 times more Vitamin C than Hazelnut. Longan contains 84mg of Vitamin C, while Hazelnut contains 6.3mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Longans, raw and Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +11300%
Contains more Iron +3515.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1530%
Contains more Phosphorus +1281%
Contains more Potassium +155.6%
Contains more Zinc +4800%
Contains more Copper +920.7%
Contains more Manganese +11775%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 8% 9% 24% 0% 2% 57% 7% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 177% 117% 125% 60% 0% 67% 575% 806% 14%
Contains more Calcium +11300%
Contains more Iron +3515.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1530%
Contains more Phosphorus +1281%
Contains more Potassium +155.6%
Contains more Zinc +4800%
Contains more Copper +920.7%
Contains more Manganese +11775%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Longan
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Contains more Vitamin C +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1974.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +500%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 280% 8% 33% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 301% 0% 21% 161% 27% 34% 56% 130% 85% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin C +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1974.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1458.4%
Contains more Protein +1041.2%
Contains more Fats +60650%
Contains more Carbs +10.3%
Contains more Other +227.1%
15% 83%
Protein: 1.31 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.14 g
Water: 82.75 g
Other: 0.7 g
15% 61% 17% 5% 2%
Protein: 14.95 g
Fats: 60.75 g
Carbs: 16.7 g
Water: 5.31 g
Other: 2.29 g
Contains more Water +1458.4%
Contains more Protein +1041.2%
Contains more Fats +60650%
Contains more Carbs +10.3%
Contains more Other +227.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Longan Hazelnut
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Longan Hazelnut Opinion
Net carbs 14.04g 7g Longan
Protein 1.31g 14.95g Hazelnut
Fats 0.1g 60.75g Hazelnut
Carbs 15.14g 16.7g Hazelnut
Calories 60kcal 628kcal Hazelnut
Starch 0.48g Hazelnut
Fructose 0.07g Hazelnut
Sugar 4.34g Longan
Fiber 1.1g 9.7g Hazelnut
Calcium 1mg 114mg Hazelnut
Iron 0.13mg 4.7mg Hazelnut
Magnesium 10mg 163mg Hazelnut
Phosphorus 21mg 290mg Hazelnut
Potassium 266mg 680mg Hazelnut
Zinc 0.05mg 2.45mg Hazelnut
Copper 0.169mg 1.725mg Hazelnut
Manganese 0.052mg 6.175mg Hazelnut
Selenium 2.4µg Hazelnut
Vitamin A 20IU Hazelnut
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Hazelnut
Vitamin E 15.03mg Hazelnut
Vitamin C 84mg 6.3mg Longan
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.643mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.113mg Longan
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 1.8mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B5 0.918mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B6 0.563mg Hazelnut
Folate 113µg Hazelnut
Vitamin K 14.2µg Hazelnut
Tryptophan 0.193mg Hazelnut
Threonine 0.034mg 0.497mg Hazelnut
Isoleucine 0.026mg 0.545mg Hazelnut
Leucine 0.054mg 1.063mg Hazelnut
Lysine 0.046mg 0.42mg Hazelnut
Methionine 0.013mg 0.221mg Hazelnut
Phenylalanine 0.03mg 0.663mg Hazelnut
Valine 0.058mg 0.701mg Hazelnut
Histidine 0.012mg 0.432mg Hazelnut
Saturated Fat 4.464g Longan
Monounsaturated Fat 45.652g Hazelnut
Polyunsaturated fat 7.92g Hazelnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Longan Hazelnut
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Longan
71%
Hazelnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Longan
197%
Hazelnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Longan
Longan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.464g)
Which food is cheaper?
Longan
Longan is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (0 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Longan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169089/nutrients
  2. Hazelnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170581/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.